Lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has dismissed former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi’s demand – a retraction of alleged defamatory statements. Former Anambra Governor Peter Obi had threatened to sue Deji Adeyanju over alleged defamation, escalating a dispute that began after the latter sued Mr Obi’s female aide, Serah Ibrahim, for defaming his wife. In a…
The chairperson of the Labour Party (LP) in Lagos, Dayo Ekong, has slammed the 2023 presidential candidate of the party, Peter Obi, over his alleged divisive statements, urging him to “pause and reflect” as his political influence continues to decline. In a statement on her X handle on Tuesday, Ekong said Obi’s rising profile in…
Atiku Abubakar’s aide, ‘Demola Olarewaju, said the African Democratic Congress (ADC) must field his principal, rather than sacrificing him for Peter Obi in the 2027 presidential election. He said ADC coalition victory in the 2027 election Olarewaju will depend on fielding the two politicians. He stated that “Atiku has to be on the ballot and…
The National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Yunusa Tanko, on Wednesday accused President Bola Tinubu of deliberately causing disruptions in any political party that former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, shows interest in. Speaking in an interview, Tanko alleged that the Tinubu administration is pursuing an “operation: do not allow Peter Obi to have…
The 2023 presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dumebi Kachikwu, has stirred political waters with claims that former President Goodluck Jonathan is making backroom offers to influence the 2027 presidential race. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Friday, Kachikwu alleged that Jonathan had offered Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi,…
All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Alwan Hassan has ruled out the possibility of the northern electorate supporting former Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, in the 2027 general elections. Hassan declared that the north will not vote for Peter Obi in the 2027 presidential election because of his alleged involvement in the business of…
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) says Peter Obi’s vow to serve only one term if elected president in 2027 is a political gimmick and not a binding commitment. Tukur Muhammad-Baba, ACF spokesperson, said the promise is a “personal desire” and has no legal weight, as Nigeria’s constitution permits any elected president to seek a second…
Prof. Soludo Prof. Charles Soludo, Governor of Anambra State has said any elective political officer who claims he will only do one term in office needs psychiatric evaluation. This comes amid former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, recently saying he was ready to be president for only one term and hand over power to…
Media aide to Mr Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Mr Valentine Obienyem, has described the allegation against his principal, plotting a coup to dethrone President Bola Tinubu, as a dangerous joke taken too far. Abayomi Arabambi, the factional National Publicity Secretary of the Labour Party (LP), has publicly accused…
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has addressed rumours suggesting that he is planning to defect to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The clarification was made in a statement issued by his media aide, Ibrahim Umar of the Peter Obi…
